English-Finnish translations for protract

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Definition of protract

• To draw out; to extend, especially in duration
• To use a protractor
• To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer
• To extend; to protrude

Examples

• to protract a decision or duty
• A cat can protract and retract its claws.

Related words

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